My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 876 Battle of the Black Sea Strait (Part )

Zhu Zhanhe stood on the Yuzhou, looking at the Canakkale Port in flames in front of him, with a very calm expression on his face.

According to the previous agreement, Zhu Zhanhe came to the battlefield in person, but did not participate in the battle. Instead, he stayed in the rear on the flagship Yuzhou to escort the formation. In the Canakkale Port in front, the Venetian warships were making their final touches. The port The Ottoman warships were either sunk or burned.

"These hateful Ottomans have finally received the retribution they deserve!"

Helen next to her looked at the port ahead, with a look of revenge on her face.

If the Ottomans had not kidnapped her, she would not have been separated from her parents for so many years. In addition, Helen actually had an older brother, but he died in a battle with the Ottomans many years ago. In addition, some of her relatives and friends also had Many people died in battles with the Ottomans.

So Helen only had hatred for the Ottomans. Now seeing their port destroyed by the joint attack of the Han and Venice, all she felt was the pleasure of revenge, and she would never have the slightest sympathy.

Originally, Zhu Zhanhe wanted to come by himself, but when Helen heard that there was going to be a war with the Ottomans, she also strongly requested that she be brought with him. In the end, Zhu Zhanhe couldn't resist her, so he had to bring her with him, while Zhu Qikai stayed behind. .

"Husband, we can defeat the Ottomans, why do we need to help these people behind them?"

Helen suddenly turned her head and looked behind her, and then asked with some dissatisfaction.

Behind the Yuzhou, I saw a dense mass of ships. These were merchant ships mobilized by Venice, as many as thousands. The reason why so many ships were mobilized was to transport Mufas’ 30,000 troops. Now Mufas Faas and others were all on the boat at the rear. They immediately rushed into the Sea of ​​Marmara as soon as the battle in front was over.

"There is nothing we can do about it. We have only defeated the Ottoman navy, but the real strength of the Ottomans is actually their army. We are too far away from the Ottomans to send too many troops, and Venice's land strength is far inferior. The Ottomans, so the best way is to divide the Ottomans internally, thereby weakening their power.”

Zhu Zhanhe explained patiently.

Although Helen was knowledgeable and talented, she was a woman after all, and she didn't pay much attention to these national events, so she seemed a little knowledgeable in these aspects.

"I see, but will Mufas behind you listen to us? The Ottomans are all ambitious people. He needs us today. If he becomes stronger in the future, he may be against us?"

Helen asked worriedly again at this time.

"Your concerns are very reasonable, but that's how it is between countries. It's normal for countries to gather because of benefits and to disperse due to benefits. But we just need to grasp the general direction."

Zhu Zhanhe paused for a moment before continuing.

"For example, for Mufas, I support him returning to the Ottomans to seize the throne of sultan, but with his strength, it is actually difficult to win over Murad II, so even if he captures Bursa, he will need our support in the future. In this way, he will be controlled by us, and even if he has other thoughts, he will not dare to go too far."

Zhu Zhanhe explained with a smile.

"I almost fainted from what I heard. Husband, you have so many calculations, don't you feel tired?" Helen covered her forehead and said speechlessly. It is said that women have many thoughts, but now she knows that if a man starts to plan, Then there is nothing wrong with women.

"There's nothing I can do about it. That's how it is between countries. There are no permanent enemies or permanent friends, but there are eternal interests. To maintain interests, you can't do it without calculation."

Zhu Zhanhe spread his hands and said helplessly.

"I finally understand why my father always said he was tired before, and you, husband, are the same. Sometimes you don't even want to say anything after a busy day. It's really hard on you guys."

Helen said softly against Zhu Zhanhe's chest. Now she can realize more and more that as rulers, her father and Zhu Zhanhe, although they seem to have unlimited glory, are actually burdened with heavy pressure.

While Zhu Zhanhe and Helen were talking, the Venetian navy had wiped out the remaining Ottoman navy in Canakkale Port and burned down the port facilities.

Obviously the Venetians did not intend to occupy this important port, because Canakkale Port is located in Europe. Even if they temporarily captured the port, it might be taken back by the Ottomans in the future. Therefore, from the beginning, the coalition forces of the two countries had no plan. To occupy this place, destroy the warships and burn down the port facilities.

As a result, even if the Ottomans want to rebuild the port, it will not be possible in a day or two, and Venice will send fleets to patrol nearby in the future. If the Ottomans really want to rebuild the port, they will definitely be attacked by the Venetians.

After destroying the port, the Venetian navy set sail again, chasing Zhang Zhong and others to the port of Scutari.

"Send my order and the whole army sets off!"

Zhu Zhanhe also issued an order at this time.

He and the Venetian fleet at the rear will not participate in the war. They are mainly used to transport Mufas' 30,000 troops. Now there is only one stronghold in the Black Sea Strait, the Port of Scutari, and according to his estimation, Zhang Zhong should have already They had entered the port, so there was no need for them to wait any longer.

Sure enough, not long after Zhu Zhanhe and his transport fleet entered the Sea of ​​Marmara, Zhang Zhong in front sent someone to inform them that they had destroyed the port of Scutari and the last Ottoman navy had also been eliminated.

So Zhu Zhanhe led the troop transport fleet and quickly arrived at a bay on the southern coast of the Sea of ​​Marmara. It is located directly north of Bursa. There is also a small port, but it is just a small fishing port. People go out to sea for fishing and do not have any defensive power.

When the navy led by Zhu Zhanhe rushed to this small fishing port, the people on the port were frightened. Afterwards, those who reacted also fled frantically to the shore, and the people on the shore also dragged their families away. Escape with your mouth.

Zhu Zhanhe did not let people attack those people, but ordered them to land directly at the fishing port. Mufas also took a boat to see Zhu Zhanhe and expressed his gratitude to him.

In this regard, Zhu Zhanhe also encouraged Mufas a few words, and then personally sent him to the port.

It took a lot of time for the 30,000 troops to land. By the time the troops were assembled at the port, it was already dark, but Mufas did not let anyone rest because they had already rested long enough on the ship. , and then he has to drive all night, trying to reach the gates of Bursa before dawn.

(End of this chapter)